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5.3
Connection
5.3.1
Fluidic connection
Description of the fittings and tubings
An L-SWITCH™ has six (6) fluidic ports, described in §5.1 and has 2 positions.
The L-SWITCH™ has
external fittings
,
compatible with tubings of 1/16’’
external diameter
(1/16’’ OD).
Warning:
All ports should have a piece of 1/16’’ OD tubing or a plug inserted
during operation.
To get started, FLUIGENT provides you the “KIT ESS L-SWITCH”, including:
Six (6) external fitting nuts (yellow, PEEK).
Two (2) Delrin® plugs (blue, PEEK).
One (1) set of adaptor to syringe (one a one nut).
Two (2) meters of FEP tubing: 1/16’’OD (external diameter) and 500µm
ID (internal diameter).
NB
: There is a wide variety of materials and
internal diameters available with 1/16’’ tubing from fittings suppliers to
suit your application.
Warning:
These fittings have been
specifically selected by FLUIGENT to ensure good L-SWITCH™ operation
. FLUIGENT advises you to
use only these fittings
on the L-
SWITCH™.
NB
: When the L-SWITCH™ is not used or stored, FLUIGENT advises you to
cover
the
L-SWITCH™ with the red cap
to protect the fluidic ports from dust.
External fitting nut
Delrin® Plug
Set of adaptor to syringe
FEP tubing
1/16’’ OD – 500µm ID
